HR 1284 · 103th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Independent Counsel Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-03-10· Sponsored by Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2705-2706)(1993-05-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Independent Counsel Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal judicial code to reauthorize the independent counsel law for an additional five years. Makes such law applicable to Senators and Representatives in, and Delegates and Resident Commissioners to, the Congress, subject to specified limitations. Provides for the periodic reappointment of an independent counsel. Revises provisions regarding: (1) subpoena power; (2) congressional requests for information; (3) attorney fees; (4) independent counsel per diem expenses; and (5) compliance with policies of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Limits the salaries of employees of the independent counsel's office to those paid for comparable positions in the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Requires that an independent counsel use DOJ personnel in lieu of appointing employees to carry out the duties of the office of independent counsel. Limits to $500,000 the amount that may be expended in any one-year period to compensate employees appointed by an independent counsel or detailed to such office, with exceptions. Grants DOJ and the Office of Government Ethics authority to enforce compliance with standards of conduct applica…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican